Good Afternoon Faculty and Staff,
I am pleased to announce that after a national search, Christopher Martin has been selected as Stony Brook University’s new Associate Vice President for Campus Planning, Design & Construction (CPDC), effective Monday, September 9, 2024. Chris brings with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in his previous roles. He will lead the operation and management of all campus construction activities including planning, capital budgeting, architecture, design, engineering, and construction management.
Professional Experience
Chris joins Stony Brook with over 35 years of professional experience, most recently serving in a dual capacity as Vice President for Integrated Real Estate & Facilities as well as Assistant Vice President for Facilities Infrastructure, Projects & Compliance at MedStar Health System in Maryland, an organization he’s been a part of for eight years. Prior to this role, Chris has held design and construction related roles at Northwell Health, the North Shore LIJ Health System, Gazetten Contracting, and Beth Israel Medical Center. He is a registered Architect, and a member of the American Institute of Architects as well as the American Society for Health Care Engineering.
In addition to his professional skills, Chris possesses a range of personal strengths that make him an ideal fit for this Associate Vice President role. He has successfully led high-performing teams towards achieving organizational goals, planned strategically to align resources with objectives, and fostered collaborative environments where individuals are empowered to excel. Chris is excited about the opportunity to join Stony Brook University and is eager to bring innovative ideas and drive positive change within the university, including the Health Sciences Center and the Southampton Campus. I am confident that his passion for planning, design, and construction, coupled with his enterprising mindset, will be an asset to our university.
Final Remarks
I hope you will join me in welcoming Chris and his family (back) to Long Island, and to Stony Brook University. I would also like to sincerely thank the search committee who gave their time and energy to this process. Please feel free to forward this message to your teams as appropriate.
Sincerely,
William Herrmann
Vice President for Facilities & Services
